American Sign Language Online Course

Overview Inclusive communication matters; RNID reports that over 18 million UK adults are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. American …

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Overview

Inclusive communication matters; RNID reports that over 18 million UK adults are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. American Sign Language Online Course from Thames College helps learners build ASL alphabet, fingerspelling, facial expression, body movement and everyday signing awareness for clearer visual communication.

Study this online ASL course to explore names, family signs, rooms, animals, numbers, money, time, weather, transport, directions, hobbies, food, drink and receptive skill practice. Designed for flexible learning, it supports communication support, education assistance, care work, healthcare support, customer service, youth work, community support and interpreter pathway awareness. Enrol today and build American Sign Language knowledge for inclusive UK workplaces, services and personal development with certificate options for stronger everyday contact across learning, care, travel and community settings nationwide today.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

Learning Outcomes

This course helps learners build ASL alphabet, fingerspelling, everyday vocabulary and inclusive communication knowledge for education, care and support routes.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

► Recognise the purpose of American Sign Language.
► Identify the ASL alphabet.
► Use basic fingerspelling for names and words.
► Recognise simple ASL introductions.
► Identify family signs and question forms.
► Recognise room-related ASL vocabulary.
► Identify common animal signs.
► Use numbers from 1 to 20 in ASL learning tasks.

Who is This Course For?

This course suits UK learners who want ASL, fingerspelling and inclusive communication knowledge for work, study or personal growth.

► Beginners searching for an ASL online course.
► Learners who want to learn American Sign Language online.
► Support workers building communication awareness.
► Teaching assistants and education support staff.
► Care workers supporting clearer daily communication.

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Career Opportunities

► Communication Support Worker — Average UK salary: £19,000–£29,000 per year
► Sign Language Support Worker — Average UK salary: £19,000–£29,000 per year
► Teaching Assistant — Average UK salary: £19,000–£26,000 per year
► Learning Support Assistant — Average UK salary: £19,000–£26,000 per year
► Education Support Assistant — UK FTE salary guide: £23,656 per year
► Care Worker — Average UK salary: £20,000–£25,000 per year

Course Curriculum

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

Module 01: Introduction

Module 02: Alphabet, Spelling and Names...

Module 03: Introductions, Family & Rooms in the house

Module 04: Animals

Module 05: Numbers. Money & Time

Module 06: Practice Time & Weather

Module 07: Transport and Directions

Module 08: Interests and Hobbies

Module 09: Food and Drink

Module 10: American Sign Language Level-Handouts

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Course Curriculum

Introduction
	Introductions ASL	FREE	00:04:00
Alphabet, Spelling and Names...
	Alphabet with text	FREE	00:02:00
	alphabet without text	FREE	00:01:00
	Letter test without text	FREE	00:02:00
	Letter test with text		00:02:00
	Finger spelling names without text	FREE	00:02:00
	Finger spelling names with text		00:02:00
	More Names without text		00:02:00
	More names with text		00:01:00
Introductions, Family & Rooms in the house
	Introductions ASL	FREE	00:04:00
	Phrase test		00:01:00
	Family Vocabulary		00:02:00
	Question forms		00:01:00
	Short story – receptive skill practice without text		00:02:00
	Short story recap with text		00:02:00
	Rooms in the house vocabulary		00:14:00
Animals
	Animals		00:01:00
	Animal phrase test without text11		00:01:00
	Animal phrase test reply with text		00:01:00
	Animal phrase test 2 No text		00:01:00
	Animal phase test 2 replay with text		00:01:00
Numbers. Money & Time
	Numbers 1 to 20		00:03:00
	Number test and extra numbers		00:03:00
	Number test 2		00:02:00
	Money signs		00:02:00
	Time and months		00:04:00
	Mixed Number test		00:03:00
	Mixed number test 2		00:02:00
	Mixed number test 3		00:03:00
	Using numbers for duplication		00:01:00
Practice Time & Weather
	Story receptive practice – no text		00:01:00
	Story receptive replay with text		00:01:00
	Weather vocabulary		00:01:00
	Weather phrase test without text		00:01:00
	Weather phrase replay with text		00:01:00
	Story receptive practice – no text		00:01:00
	Story receptive replay with text		00:01:00
Transport and Directions
	Transport Vocabulary		00:01:00
	Transport phrases		00:01:00
	Direction vocabulary		00:01:00
	Direction phrases 1		00:01:00
	Direction phrases 2		00:02:00
	Direction phrases 3		00:02:00
	Getting around phrases – no text		00:02:00
	Getting around phrases replay with text		00:02:00
Interests and Hobbies
	Interest & Hobbies Vocabulary		00:03:00
	Phrase test without text		00:01:00
	Phrase test replay with text		00:01:00
Food and Drink
	Food and drink vocabulary		00:03:00
	Food and drink vocabulary test		00:01:00
	Food & drink phrase test – no text		00:01:00
	Food and drink replay with text		00:01:00
American Sign Language Level-Handouts
	American Sign Language Level-Handouts		00:00:00